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King Charles proclaimed monarch, queen’s funeral on Sept 19
08:56 AM, 11 Sep 2022 SundayThe state funeral for Queen Elizabeth will be held on Monday, Sept. 19, royal officials said on Saturday, as her son Charles was officially proclaimed Britain's new king in a colourful ceremony laden with pageantry and dating back centuries. The death of the 96-year-monarch has provoked tears...
Islamic State affiliate kills 30 civilians in Mali raid
09:58 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayMembers of an Islamic State affiliate in Mali killed about 30 civilians in an attack this week on a town in a violence-plagued area bordering Burkina Faso and Niger, a coalition of pro-government militia said late on Friday...
High hopes for underdogs Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final
09:52 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdaySri Lanka are poised for an unlikely Asia Cup victory over favourites Pakistan in Sunday's final after a giant-slaying streak through the tournament despite troubles at home...
Concerted efforts help avoid possible disasters from Covid-19: PM
09:39 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government and concerned stakeholders' collective and timely efforts helped avoid possible disasters saving many lives from the Covid-19 pandemic...
Bangladesh thrash Pakistan 6-0 as Sabina slams hat-trick
09:12 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdaySkipper Sabina Khatun slammed a brilliant hat-trick that saw Bangladesh women's football thrashed humble Pakistan by 6-0 goals in their second group A match of the ongoing 6th edition of SAFF Women's Championship held at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu of Nepal on Saturday...
Gold prices surge by 1283 per bhori
08:45 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayThe Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association has decided to raise the prices of gold by around Tk 1,283 per bhori following an increase in prices of pure gold in the local market. The new prices will come into effect from Sunday (September 11). BAJUS's standing committee on pricing and price monitoring took the decision in a meeting on Saturday, a press release said...
Ex-BCL president Ripon picked for Gaibandha-5 by-polls
08:12 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayAwami League has nominated former Bangladesh Chhatra League central president Mahmud Hasan Ripon for by-election to Gaibandha-5 (Saghata-Fulchhari) constituency which is scheduled to be held on October 12. The decision was taken at a joint meeting of the party's parliamentary nomination board...
Actress Hasin expecting her second child
07:11 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayModel and actress Hasin Roushan has revealed that she and her husband Maruful Islam are expecting their second child...
Soybean oil price may come down: Minister
06:16 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayCommerce Minister Tipu Munshi has expressed optimism that the price of soybean oil may come down in the next one to two months...
One dengue patient dies; 294 hospitalized in 24 hrs
05:53 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayOne dengue patient died and 294 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours until Saturday morning...
US, Indo-Pacific countries agree on roadmap to strengthen trade ties
04:58 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayThe United States and 13 Indo-Pacific countries on Friday agreed on parameters for negotiating closer trade, environment and economic ties that US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said would boost investment and jobs in the partner countries...
Lightning kills 3 children in Munshiganj
04:29 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayThree children were killed in lightning strikes in Tongibari upazila of Munshiganj district on Saturday afternoon...
One Covid death, 222 cases recorded in 24 hrs
04:16 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayThe Bangladesh government reported one COVID-19 death and 222 cases in the last 24 hours. With this, the total number of fatalities increased to 29,332, and infections stood at 20,14,577. The Directorate General of Health Services said this in a press release on Saturday...
Google, Apple facing anti-competitive complaint in Mexico
03:56 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayApple and Alphabet's Google are facing a probe over anti-competitive practices in Mexico after the country's former telecommunications chief filed a complaint, he said in a statement on Twitter on Friday...
NU professional Master's course admission begins on Sunday
03:42 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayOnline admission for the Master's Professional Course for the academic year 2022-2023 in the colleges under the National University (NU) will begin on Sunday...
Hrithik gets angry after fan pushes him, his son to get a selfie
02:57 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayBollywood actor Hrithik Roshan recently lost his cool after a fan pushed his way through to get a selfie with the star. The actor also got pushed in the process. Hrithik was with his sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan when this incident took place...
Khaleda’s release to be extended if family submits application: Anisul
02:18 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayLaw, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq has said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release term will be extended again if her family members submit an application. He told journalists after inaugurating a training course of Joint District and Sessions Judges and equivalent judicial officers...
Pregnant woman’s stress can link to negative emotions in babies: Study
01:50 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayA study has found that pregnant woman who had bigger fluctuations in had infants with more fear, sadness and distress...
Signal 3 for maritime ports
12:51 PM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayThe maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisting the local cautionary signal number three as the squally weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh...
India seeks to extend pact for fuel transport via Bangladesh
11:56 AM, 10 Sep 2022 SaturdayIndia is looking to extend its pact with Bangladesh to transport fuel through the eastern neighbour to the states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur, two officials aware of the developments said. The deal expires on 30 November. The way through Bangladesh allows Indian fuel retailers to avoid the mountainous route through Silchar in Assam...